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1. Rescue Mission unveils revamped thrift store (tristatehomepage.com) — Evansville shoppers now have a much larger Rescue Mission thrift store to explore at Washington Square Mall, with nearly 50,000 square feet, expanded Mission Grounds Coffee Shop, and new kids and holiday sections. Every purchase supports the Evansville Rescue Mission's 110-year effort to help neighbors experiencing homelessness and poverty, making it a place to both find deals and give back locally.
2. What a proposed $1.3M means for Mesker Park Zoo's future (14news.com) — Evansville's proposed 2027 city budget includes more than $1.3 million in capital improvements for Mesker Park Zoo, supporting accreditation, repairs, and upgrades across its 50-acre campus. Zoo leaders explain how city funding, ticket sales, and fundraising sustain nearly 1,000 animals, 50 employees, and popular attractions like Amazonia and Wild Summer Lights for over 200,000 annual visitors.
3. EVSC Eliminates Soft Start For 2027-28 Year (my1053wjlt.com) — Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation plans to end its two-day "soft start" and have all students begin classes on the same first day in 2027-28, pending board approval this fall. District leaders say the change responds to attendance issues and childcare challenges, while promising extra support for students transitioning to new schools or kindergarten.
4. USI student earns top honor for 'The Champ' film on Evansville boxer (thegleaner.com) — An Evansville-born University of Southern Indiana student just won the Audience Award at the Victory International Film Festival for his documentary about local professional boxer and community mentor Danny Thomas. The film highlights Thomas' rise from amateur to pro and his work training fighters and supporting the Evansville community through his gym.
5. Did You Know the President of Iceland Went to this Evansville High School? (newstalk1280.com) — Central High School alumni might be surprised to learn that Iceland's current president, Halla Tómasdóttir, once walked their Evansville hallways as a foreign exchange student and homecoming court member. The story traces her journey from Central and U.S. universities to business leadership and, eventually, Iceland's presidency, highlighting a unique global connection for Evansville residents.
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